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Assistant To Food Safety Supervisor

Rouge River Farms, Inc. - VA

Verona, VA

$20.05 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+15402480280
Web address to Apply:
www.rougeriverfarms.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
Job Duties:
Crops/Commodities: sweet corn and green beans. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): All duties will be performed under the direction of, and as an assistant to, the Food Safety Supervisor. Workers will perform food safety, HACCP compliance and sanitation monitoring duties in connection with agricultural product processing. Duties include: monitoring of cooler system controls; maintaining sanitation checklists; reviewing maintenance program records; takes microbiological swabbing and water testing to be shipped (does not do the actual testing); maintaining chemical inventory; assisting with HACCP trainings; conducting food safety trainings; ships microbiological testing on finished product samples. Worker will complete associated documentation and maintain logs/records in accordance with established procedures and program standards. All work must be performed in compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, and company Standard Operating Procedures. Employer will provide all necessary training. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and non-slippery shoes. Steel toe shoes are required if they are working on a machinery for example, Galaxies and Huskers. While the employer does not require prospective applicants to take and pass a drug test prior to a hiring decision, the employer has a no-exceptions drug policy requiring newly-hired employees to take and pass an employer-paid drug test. Every new hire must undergo testing before starting work with the company. All testing is conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted by the new hire. If an employee tests positive, he/she is immediately terminated and paid for all hours worked between the first date of employment and the date of termination, if any. In the case of a non-local or foreign worker who is terminated for failure to pass a drug test, the employer will arrange least-cost transportation to the worker's place of recruitment, at the worker's expense. The employer will may test upon reasonable suspicion of use, and after a worker has an accident at work. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. All Primary Duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short-demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property.
Job Classification:
45-2011.00 - Agricultural Inspectors

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
This job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior experience working on a farm, performing food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and quality-related duties in a processing/packing environment. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Saturday work required. Post-hire employer-paid drug testing required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds.
Number of Hours Per Week:
57
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Rouge River Farms, Inc. - VA
Location:
Verona, VA 24482

Worksite

Address:
945 Lee Hwy, Verona, VA 24482

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25330-440301
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
12/18/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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